Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) levels, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) in patients with keratoconus (KC). Methods: A total 42 KC (KC group) age- sex-matched healthy subjects (control were included into cross sectional study. Complete blood count parameters assayed. SII, NLR, red cell distribution width (RDW), PLR values calculated. SII value calculated as follows: platelet ×...

Diabetic macular oedema (DME) is a significant cause of visual impairment and inflammation plays an important role in its pathophysiology.This study evaluates the diagnostic value systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) occurrence DME patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.In this prospective study, SII was applied to 150 consecutive retinopathy. The relationship between examined. Patients were also divided into two subgroups according presence accompanying sub-retinal fluid....

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a one of the leading causes blindness worldwide.ARMD caused by accumulation drusen in macula, resulting serious vision impairment [1].There are two subgroups ARMD: non-neovascular ARMD and neo-vascular ARMD.Non-neovascular characterized presence with or without geographic atrophy.Neovascular choroidal neovascularization and/or retinal pigment epithelium detachment region.Although neovascular represents only 10% cases, it responsible for almost 90%...

Purpose To evaluate the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) levels, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) in patients with dry eye disease (DED) to compare control subjects.Methods This prospective study included 47 DED age- sex-matched healthy controls. Ophthalmological examination, diagnostic tests, routine complete blood cell count parameters were analyzed. The SII value was calculated as follows: platelet × (neutrophil/lymphocyte).Results mean SII,...

Purpose: To evaluate effectiveness of treatment modalities, major complications and refractive errors in children who were treated with intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB), ranibizumab (IVR) or laser photocoagulation (LP) for type 1 retinopathy prematurity (ROP).Methods: Premature infants underwent IVB monotherapy (Group 1), IVR 2) LP 3) ROP spontaneously regressed 4) included the study. Major complications, recurrence rate, time, total retinal vascularization time at 18 months corrected age (CA)...

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral ulcerative condition in children. The objective was to describe the clinical features of RAS children with accompanying and laboratory findings.The study included 120 patients younger than 18 years age (mean 9.6 ± 4.3 years) three or more ulcers per year between August 2008 February 2014. Demographic characteristics patients, ulcers, associated findings were evaluated.The mean number aphthae 12.8 8.5 duration disease 3.6 2.9 years. Minor...

To evaluate complete blood count (CBC)-derived inflammatory indices in central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).A total of 42 patients with CRAO (CRAO group) and age- sex-matched subjects without (Control were included. CBC parameters including red cell distribution width (RDW) levels assayed. Platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) neutrophil/ lymphocyte (NLR) calculated.RDW, PLR, SII NLR values significantly higher group than control [15.2 ± 1.47% vs 13.96...

Abstract Objectives To investigate the optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and specular microscopy (SM) findings in obese children compare them with healthy ones. Methods In this prospective study, 50 eyes of 25 [body mass index (BMI) ≥95th percentile], 36 18 control age- sex- matched subjects (BMI <85th percentile) were included. Demographic features ophthalmological examination including OCTA measurements as well SM assessed. Cellular morphology was observed by noncontact...

To investigate the serum lipid levels in pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome and its association with systemic vascular disorders.Patients were divided into three groups: 52 patients PEX (group 1), 20 glaucoma 2), 47 control subjects without or 3). The fasting total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density (LDL), triglyceride evaluated by Beckman Coulter DXC 800/USA biochemical analyzer.The mean LDL values 138 ± 33 mg/dl group 1, 150 37 2, 127 36 3. groups 1 2 found to be...

To present the clinical features of eyelid nodules observed in a newly determined dermatologic disorder, idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG), and to compare them with children having acute hordeolum chalazion.Duration lesion, localization, presence coexisting nodules, management strategies, response time topical/oral antibiotics were retrospectively reviewed 50 IFAG, hordeolum, or chalazion.Fourteen one more IFAG on their eyelids, 28 8 chalazion examined. Children eyelids face...

To investigate platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in retinal vein occlusion (RVO) patients.In this study, we retrospectively reviewed data of 32 patients with RVO (RVO group) and age- sex-matched participants without (control between January 2017 March 2019. The PLR was determined by dividing the platelet count lymphocyte count.Age gender were comparable groups (p = 0.204 p 0.800, respectively). significantly elevated group compared control (137 (113-164) vs 101 (86-129), 0.001)). In...

Migraine, as a chronic neurovascular disease, is known to be risk factor for retinal and optic nerve head damage. Herein, we aimed evaluate the disc microvasculature in pediatric migraine (PM) patients using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).Forty-six eyes of 23 with PM without aura (PM group) 46 age- sex-matched healthy subjects (control were included this cross-sectional prospective study. Demographic features ophthalmological examination including OCTA measurements...

Increased systemic/local inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in the pathophysiology of pterygium, but there is limited information regarding routine hematological indices' levels patients with pterygium. In this study, we aimed to evaluate complete blood count parameters pterygium.In all, 61 pterygium (pterygium group; mean age = 51.4 ± 13.8 years) 55 healthy individuals (control 50.2 13.1 were included study. Participants given ophthalmic examinations; assayed.Compared control...

To evaluate the frequencies of ophthalmic abnormalities in children with congenital hypothyroidism.A total 121 patients a history hypothyroidism, aged 1 to 216 months, were included study. The initial ophthalmological examinations and demographic data who examined between April 2013 2015 retrospectively reviewed. Accompanying systemic also noted.Ophthalmic pathology was determined 40.4% (49 121) which 79.5% (39 49) had significant refractive errors 32.6% (16 strabismus. Systemic observed...

Purpose: Ophthalmic problems are reported to be common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and strabismus is of particular importance. We aimed investigate the outcomes management cases ASD identify impact optical or surgical correction on child using a questionnaire for parents. Methods: A survey was designed assess parents' perceptions pre-management post-management quality life 41 aged 5–17 years 10 questions, including three subscales. Results: Significant improvements were...

To investigate and compare the cytopathological clinical effects of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) oral mucosal (OMMT) in socket contraction.Twelve patients who could not be fitted with ocular prosthesis due to contracture were included this study. Seven underwent AMT 5 OMMT. Thirteen had healthy sockets as control group. Depth inferior fornix, degree inflammation, extent volume measured preoperative period at sixth twelfth weeks postoperatively. Impression cytology conjunctival...